Strategic Project Accounting Specialist

Southland Industries; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays & time off

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an Associate Project Accountant to support smaller construction projects, partnering with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on reporting financial information, invoicing, ledger maintenance, month-end close, and early issue resolution to ensure project profitability and compliance. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance preferred
• 1-3 years’ project accounting experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Good organization skills with high attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing for the project
• Maintains project-related ledger accounts
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensures forecasts are prepared on time
• Reviews project forecasts regularly and resolves outstanding matters
• Maintains project register; prepares month-end postings, allocations and accruals
• Controls accounts payable and receivable for the project
• Identifies and resolves basic project-related accounting issues
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are followed

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Prioritize and multi-task

Discretion & confidentiality

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries seeks an Associate Project Accountant to support smaller construction projects, partnering with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on reporting financial information, invoicing, ledger maintenance, month-end close, and early issue resolution to ensure project profitability and compliance. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.